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Founder's Journal

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Feb 14, 2024 • 22min

Visionary vs. Fraud

The podcast explores the role of vision and arrogance in entrepreneurship, discussing renowned visionaries like MLK and Steve Jobs. It examines the discrepancies in scrutiny faced by healthcare technology founders. The episode also delves into the double standards in the tech industry when it comes to selling a vision versus the product. Additionally, it highlights the fine line between vision and fraud, using examples of Elizabeth Holmes and Magic Leap.
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Feb 12, 2024 • 21min

Momentum is Everything

This podcast explores the importance of speed in decision making and execution when building a business, emphasizing the significance of timing. It discusses executing with momentum and challenging due dates, as well as accelerating processes and eliminating dependencies to optimize efficiency. The podcast also highlights the importance of having a simple understanding of problems and getting input from founders or CEOs first.
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Feb 9, 2024 • 27min

The Great Online Game

Explore the concept of the 'great online game' and how it determines rewards both online and offline, with a focus on participation in online communities and platforms. Discover success stories in the online creator economy and how the great online game relates to entrepreneurship.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 18min

Active vs. Passive Listening

The podcast discusses the concept of active vs. passive learning, exploring the advantages and drawbacks of each approach. It highlights the increase in decision-making and service-oriented roles in the workforce and the need for employees to have time for thinking and learning. The importance of embracing wandering and curiosity as a means of growth in life and work is emphasized. They also discuss the significance of allowing oneself to learn more freely and without pressure, starting with easy activities like listening to podcasts or reading books. The value of customer support for entrepreneurship and the importance of continuous learning are also explored.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 19min

Why The Next Big Thing Looks Like a Toy? Ft. Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro, a technology product, discusses why the next big thing starts out looking like a toy. They explore the dismissal of disruptive technology, the evolution and value of Wikipedia, the power of disruptive technologies, and Salesforce's product improvement and the Apple Vision Pro.
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Feb 2, 2024 • 15min

Private Elon Musk Emails

Elon Musk's emails to Tesla employees provide insights into his personality and business operations. Topics discussed include Elon's views on remote work and leadership, the challenges of remote work and CEO involvement in hiring, and the importance of CEO involvement in hiring to manage company culture and expenses.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 26min

How to Get Rich (Without Getting Lucky)

Naval Ravikant, founder of AngelList and prolific angel investor, reveals how to get rich without getting lucky. He discusses the concept of wealth vs money/status, building a niche internet business, leveraging resources, and finding happiness beyond wealth.
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Jan 29, 2024 • 29min

Brian Chesky on Startups, Leadership, and Curiosity

Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, discusses the negative effects of politics and bureaucracy on company culture, the importance of collaboration between engineering and marketing teams, the negative effects of siloed business divisions, the importance of marketing education and performance marketing, his experience with the near-death of his business during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the restructuring and operational changes implemented within the company.
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Jan 26, 2024 • 25min

1,000 True Fans

Kevin Kelly, founding Executive Editor of Wired magazine, discusses the concept of '1,000 True Fans' and the ability for creators to make a living with a small but dedicated customer base. Topics covered include building direct relationships with fans, the impact of the internet on creators, crowdfunding, and the benefits of focusing on a loyal fan base rather than widespread fame.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 20min

25 Lessons in 25 Years

Learn valuable lessons from Bill Gross, Founder of IdeaLab, on challenging the status quo, timing, saying no, finding product-market fit, storytelling, lean startup approach, building a successful business, and building a successful startup. Discover the importance of persistence, protecting intellectual property, constant iteration, strong company culture, and diversity.

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